Long haul flights - formula

Hi just wondering those taken long haul flight who are formula feeding, how many bottles did you take? Were they all filled with sterilized water before you boarded? Did you take a while tin of formula?? Any other info would be great!

Hey there!
I took 4 bottles of 180ml sterilized water and i took what i use for everyday out of the houe formula dispensing, a stack of five pots that screw together with the top one having a narrow neck to pour.
Keeping them warm, well i ended up tipping half and asking for boiling water on the plane and no problems with tummy etc

Flying with qantas they actually had s26 sachets so if you dont have enough you can always request extra

How long is the flight? I recently flew to the UK which was about 28hrs and I took 10bottles. I only ended up using 7 but didn't want to risk not having clean sterilised bottles and sterilised water. The flight attendants are great with boiling water and washing them but I rather be prepared as they are always busy running around.
I pre measured the formula into the formula dispensers so didn't bring a whole tin but you are allowed to if you want. I packed all mine in a small carry on esky so it was just easy to go through scanning.

In reply to Lilo02

21/06/16

How long is the flight? I recently flew to the UK which was about 28hrs and I took 10bottles. I only ended up using 7 but didn't want to risk not having clean sterilised bottles and sterilised water. The flight attendants are great with boiling water and washing them but I rather be prepared as they are always busy running around.
I pre measured the formula into the formula dispensers so didn't bring a whole tin but you are allowed to if you want. I packed all mine in a small carry on esky so it was just easy to go through scanning.

Yes same flight to the uk although the travel time is 21 hrs all up. I have an avent formula dispenser which hold 3 serves.. did you have more than 1 dispenser? Good to know the flight attendants will help out with boiling water just a bit worried about how long they might take knowing how busy they can be.
Thanks for your help!
How did you bub sleep on the plane?

In reply to DJbaby15

21/06/16

Hey there!
I took 4 bottles of 180ml sterilized water and i took what i use for everyday out of the houe formula dispensing, a stack of five pots that screw together with the top one having a narrow neck to pour.
Keeping them warm, well i ended up tipping half and asking for boiling water on the plane and no problems with tummy etc

Flying with qantas they actually had s26 sachets so if you dont have enough you can always request extra

Great thank you... maybe i will only half fill the bottles the before we leave.

We had a 36hr trip door to door and took 8 bottles of sterilised water, 6 separated formula that was ready to go and half a tin as backup in case they lost our luggage on arrival. I used all the bottles and could have actually had more. Harvey didn't sleep much so fed more than he usually would.

In reply to Friendie

22/06/16

Yes same flight to the uk although the travel time is 21 hrs all up. I have an avent formula dispenser which hold 3 serves.. did you have more than 1 dispenser? Good to know the flight attendants will help out with boiling water just a bit worried about how long they might take knowing how busy they can be.
Thanks for your help!
How did you bub sleep on the plane?

I had four dispensers full which was more then enough. I rather have more formula in case he wanted more feeds as you can always wash the bottles.

Bub slept well on the flight, stuck to routine and just played inbetween. He did sleep on me though as he is too long for the bassinet.
Goodluck!! I'm sure Bub will be fine, i was a nervous wreck before the flight but my LO was better on board then I thought.

Pretty much the same as everyone here! I was really worried about this but it was fine.

My LO is on 4 bottles a day and one over night and I took 7 bottles, 5 were pre filled with water. I took my avent 3 section formula container pre measured (to keep handy) and a half tin of formula (bulky but I wanted it incase of delays). 4 of my bottles were GROW disposable but I brought along extra teats as my LO doesn't like the ones that come with them.

I also brought along a little container of washing up liquid and a microwave steriliser bag incase I needed to reuse a bottle.

My LO drinks formula at any temperature so I didn't need to warm it. I have been told by airline staff in the past to avoid the tank water in the air especially for little ones so I kept a bottle of Evian with me too incase I needed that. Air hostesses on board specifically came to ask me if I needed a bottle warmed so they will sit it in hot water for you.

My bub was an angel and slept perfectly on the flight out (it was bedtime) despite being in the tiny bassinet that touched her head and feet! The way home we weren't so lucky but she was fine as long as distracted.

Distraction is easy, don't overload with toys. A paper cup, a sick bag, the hosties and the person in the seat behind were all my LO needed.

Best at advice about sleep is don't stress. They WILL pass out eventually :)

i didnt bother feeding in takeoff or landing or give any pain relief and my LO was fine. My GP said most babies are fine especially in newer
planes.

Yep same as everyone else, I came prepared with the usual amount of sterilised bottles filled with water that she would have in the time we were travelling. But just remember to take extra formula incase there is a delay or you simply drop it in turbulence etc.

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